Children and Health
Children are among the most vulnerable to - and least protected from - radiation exposure. Current "acceptable" exposure standards in the U.S. are based on "Standard Man" - i.e., a robust young male. This does not take into account the more serious effects of radiation exposure to pregnant women and children in particular, including to the unborn. Beyond Nuclear supports efforts to change these standards.
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Because children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to radiation, doctors three years ago mounted a national campaign to protect them by reducting diagnostic radiation to only those levels seen as absolutely necessary. But the message has not resonated in dental offices. New York Times (registration required)
November 24, 2010